Varanasi · SpringMonth summary
Varanasi weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 33°C
🌧 Rainy days
9% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Varanasi in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in March (7.8/10). November scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Varanasi in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Varanasi. Temperatures rise (33°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 10°C | 22°C | 8% | 0.5 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 14°C | 26°C | 6% | 0.4 | 10.8h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ March | 18°C | 33°C | 9% | 0.6 | 11.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🥵 April | 24°C | 39°C | 7% | 0.2 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 27°C | 39°C | 16% | 0.9 | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 28°C | 38°C | 42% | 4.9 | 11.6h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 27°C | 33°C | 82% | 11.5 | 9.1h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 26°C | 32°C | 84% | 10.6 | 8.8h | 5.6/10 |
| ⛅ September | 26°C | 32°C | 77% | 8.2 | 9.6h | 6.6/10 |
| ☀️ October | 23°C | 31°C | 21% | 2.2 | 10.6h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ November | 16°C | 28°C | 1% | 0.1 | 10.0h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 12°C | 24°C | 4% | 0.2 | 9.6h | 8.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Varanasi averages 33°C, 9% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
March vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Varanasi in March
Is March a good time to visit Varanasi?
March is an excellent time to visit Varanasi (score 7.8/10). With 33°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 9% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Varanasi in March?
Temperatures reach 33°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.0h/day.
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